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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.66, 622.28 and 291.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.66, 622.28 and 291.84 is: 436.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.66 : 622.28 = 291.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.66/622.28 = 291.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.66x = 622.28 × 291.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.66x = 181,601.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,601.62/415.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.90

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